We humans are such aself-centered speciesthat we seldom stop to ...More

We humans are such aself-centered speciesthat we seldom stop toacknowledge or appreciatethe importance of otherliving organisms in ourenvironment. Our prowessin science and technologyhas given us unparalleledcontrol over our physicalenvironment, and as aresult, we have developedan inflated view of ourown importance in the webof life. Although wehave learned to usetools, dam rivers, levelmountains, and harnessatomic power, we arestill dependent on MotherNature for the countl Less

We humans are such a self-centered species that we seldom stop to acknowledge or appreciate the importance of other living organisms in our environment. Our prowess in science and technology has given us unparalleled control over our physical environment, and as a result, we have developed an inflated view of our own importance in the web of life. Although we have learned to use tools, dam rivers, level mountains, and harness atomic power, we are still dependent on Mother Nature for the countl